Modernist Brass Necklace
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
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Brass
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Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
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Vintage 1950s Modern Chain Necklaces
Tiger s Eye, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
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Brass
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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage 1960s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
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Agate, Brass
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Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
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Brass
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Brass
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Brass
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Brass
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Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal
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Brass, Copper
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Brass, Copper
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Brass
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24k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
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Gold Plate, Brass
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Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
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Gold Plate, Brass
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Amazonite, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
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Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass, Sterling Silver
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Brass
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Brass
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Late 20th Century American Modernist More Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass, Copper, Enamel
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Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
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Agate, Brass
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Zircon
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
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Brass
1990s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Futurist Collectible Jewelry
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Futurist Collectible Jewelry
Brass
Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces
Stainless Steel
20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Brass
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Brass
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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Brass
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Gold Plate, Brass
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.













